Tasty Libation Thread!!!

[Martin]

I’m not typically a fan of ginger, but I bet it’s going to be tasty.

I like ginger as an accent flavor. It is real easy to overwhelm the flavor with ginger. Hopefully this one will be subtle.

[RonClinton]

I’m not typically a fan of ginger, but I bet it’s going to be tasty.

[Martin]

"Clear Creek Distillery Oregon Pear Brandy Truffle" -- that sounds glorious. I may just have to order myself a box of these Local Distillers truffles.

So this is the first time I have purchased a box of assorted truffles. In the past I would always chose one or two so I will be trying several flavors I have not tried before.

My review of the Clear Creek Distillery Oregon Pear Brandy Truffle: The initial bite is fantastic, creamy truffle with the flavor of pear brandy. Then the alcohol hits and it is a bit too strong and overpowers the flavor. Once the alcohol burn subsides it is delicious again. I give this one a 4 out of 5.

Tonight I will try the "New Deal Distillery Ginger Liqueur Truffle"
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[RonClinton]

"Clear Creek Distillery Oregon Pear Brandy Truffle" -- that sounds glorious. I may just have to order myself a box of these Local Distillers truffles.

[Martin]

Recently we had a conversation on some thread about candy. Brian861 still has not dropped by to take my unopened Halloween candy, it is still for you! During that conversation I mentioned Moonstruck's Local Distillers truffles. While out last Friday I decided to treat myself to a box. The box contains 9 different truffles. These truffles are works of art. I will eat no more than one a day and will begin tonight,

Tonight will be the Clear Creek Distillery Oregon Pear Brandy Truffle.
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[RonClinton]

Had a local beer called Alpine Marzen yesterday...quite good.

[TacomaDiver]

That looks good!

It wasn’t too bad. Very refreshing after my long run on a hot day.

[Martin]

Getting ready to watch some soccer and I’m finally trying Rogue’s Honey Kolsch.


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That looks good!

[TacomaDiver]

Getting ready to watch some soccer and I’m finally trying Rogue’s Honey Kolsch.


(Fingers crosses this picture isn’t giant!)

[Dan Hocker]

We have many like that as well. Vector23, Fortside, Heathen, Trusty, Trapdoor, Loowit etc.. A recent trend that is really catching on are tap rooms that specialize in local brews and you can try many. I find these little breweries are very inconsistent with their product.

We don't have too many small tap rooms like that, but we do have 1 or 2 Taphouses. Which are my favorite places. They're really just bars that have a ridiculous number of beers on tap. The one I go to the most has probably 100 different beers at any one time. There's one in Batlmore I've been to that's maybe got 200.

[Martin]

We have a ton of Micro's out here as well, it's just they all have kinda limited distribution. So micro in the truest sense. Many of them you can't even actually go into a store and buy their beer, the only place to actually get it, is from the brewery itself.

We have many like that as well. Vector23, Fortside, Heathen, Trusty, Trapdoor, Loowit etc.. A recent trend that is really catching on are tap rooms that specialize in local brews and you can try many. I find these little breweries are very inconsistent with their product.

[Dan Hocker]

One of the many great things about living in the Pacific Northwest are the abundance of quality Micro-Breweries (Many are now stretching the Micro part, including Rogue) and many areas are now catching up with us on the local brew front. Some of my favorites are Rogue, McMenamins, Pelican and Crux. I also agree with you that the hop honey helps the Rogue beer. The honey blends in with the beer flavor really well.

We have a ton of Micro's out here as well, it's just they all have kinda limited distribution. So micro in the truest sense. Many of them you can't even actually go into a store and buy their beer, the only place to actually get it, is from the brewery itself.

[Martin]

Huh didn't know it came in cans. I've only ever seen it in bottles, and sparingly honestly. Seems like it's hard to find out here on the east coast. It's super good though and my attempt to replicate it came out well, but there just something missing that I think comes from the fact that the honey comes from bees that pollinated the hop plants.

One of the many great things about living in the Pacific Northwest are the abundance of quality Micro-Breweries (Many are now stretching the Micro part, including Rogue) and many areas are now catching up with us on the local brew front. Some of my favorites are Rogue, McMenamins, Pelican and Crux. I also agree with you that the hop honey helps the Rogue beer. The honey blends in with the beer flavor really well.

[Dan Hocker]

So I really enjoy this one. Lighter than the Dead Guy Ale but a very nice flavor. This may be a summer time go to for me. Now my second favorite Rogue beer. Thanks for the suggestion Dan!

Huh didn't know it came in cans. I've only ever seen it in bottles, and sparingly honestly. Seems like it's hard to find out here on the east coast. It's super good though and my attempt to replicate it came out well, but there just something missing that I think comes from the fact that the honey comes from bees that pollinated the hop plants.

[Martin]

Mr. Hocker mentioned how much he enjoyed Rogue Brewing's Honey Kolsch in another thread. As I like Rogue but have not tried this one I picked up a six pack .

I will give it a try tonight.

Side note, this is the first time I have tried a Rogue product in a can.
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So I really enjoy this one. Lighter than the Dead Guy Ale but a very nice flavor. This may be a summer time go to for me. Now my second favorite Rogue beer. Thanks for the suggestion Dan!